AI-generatedÅndalsnes at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,480 h
- Rain a year
- 1,678 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Åndalsnes
Åndalsnes has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,480 hours of sunshine a year, Åndalsnes is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Åndalsnes
The best time to visit Åndalsnes is from June to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.6 °C. The wettest month is September with 176 mm of precipitation.
Åndalsnes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Åndalsnes in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Åndalsnes in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Åndalsnes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Åndalsnes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
08:1218:18
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:44–09:17 · evening 17:13–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:44 · evening 18:46–19:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Åndalsnes compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 11°. The days get 3.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 0° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.5 h |
What is the weather like in Åndalsnes in October?
In October, Åndalsnes is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 163 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 6 min08:12 – 18:18
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Åndalsnes
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Åndalsnes: score 64 against 11. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 8° |
| Sea | 11.8° | 10.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 17better |
| Rainfall | 163 mm | 125 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Åndalsnes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
1January1° · Sea 7° · 1.0 h
In January, Åndalsnes is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 152 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in January4February2° · Sea 6° · 2.4 h
In February, Åndalsnes is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 139 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in February4March5° · Sea 6° · 4.0 h
In March, Åndalsnes is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 144 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in March22April9° · Sea 6° · 6.3 h
In April, Åndalsnes is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 105 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in April48May13° · Sea 8° · 7.5 h
In May, Åndalsnes is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in May64June17° · Sea 11° · 6.6 h
In June, Åndalsnes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in June61July19° · Sea 13° · 6.1 h
In July, Åndalsnes is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in July58August19° · Sea 15° · 5.4 h
In August, Åndalsnes is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 152 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in August49September16° · Sea 14° · 4.2 h
In September, Åndalsnes is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 176 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in September11October10° · Sea 12° · 2.9 h
In October, Åndalsnes is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 163 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in October6November4° · Sea 10° · 1.5 h
In November, Åndalsnes is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 139 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in November0December1° · Sea 8° · 0.5 h
In December, Åndalsnes is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 19 days, totalling 159 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Åndalsnes.
Åndalsnes in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Åndalsnes
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1 | 1° | −5° | 6.8° | 1.0 h | 17 | 152 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 2° | −4° | 6.1° | 2.4 h | 16 | 139 |
| MarchMar | 4 | 5° | −2° | 5.7° | 4.0 h | 18 | 144 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 9° | 0° | 6.3° | 6.3 h | 15 | 105 |
| MayMay | 48 | 13° | 4° | 8.1° | 7.5 h | 16 | 102 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 17° | 8° | 10.7° | 6.6 h | 17 | 125 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 19° | 11° | 13.2° | 6.1 h | 18 | 124 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 19° | 11° | 14.6° | 5.4 h | 18 | 152 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 16° | 8° | 13.9° | 4.2 h | 17 | 176 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 10° | 3° | 11.8° | 2.9 h | 18 | 163 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 4° | −2° | 9.7° | 1.5 h | 15 | 139 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 1° | −5° | 8.0° | 0.5 h | 19 | 159 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Åndalsnes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.9 – 12.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Åndalsnes ranges from 5.7 °C in March to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 13.4 and 15.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.8° | 6.0° | 7.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.1° | 5.0° | 6.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.7° | 5.0° | 6.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.3° | 5.6° | 6.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.1° | 7.4° | 8.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.7° | 9.8° | 11.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.2° | 11.8° | 14.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.6° | 13.4° | 15.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.9° | 12.4° | 14.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.8° | 10.9° | 12.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.7° | 8.7° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 6.9° | 8.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Åndalsnes
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Åndalsnes, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Åndalsnes: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Åndalsnes has about 18 rainy days with 163 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Åndalsnes
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Åndalsnes
How breezy and how cloudy Åndalsnes is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Åndalsnes typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Åndalsnes: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Åndalsnes
When Åndalsnes is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Åndalsnes has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 16 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 44 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Åndalsnes
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Åndalsnes in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Åndalsnes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 1
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,330 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Åndalsnes vs Molde
In October Molde has the better holiday weather (score 17 vs 11). During the day Molde is 1 °C warmer than Åndalsnes. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Åndalsnes | Molde |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 17 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 11° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jul |
Through the year
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In October, Åndalsnes ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Åndalsnes
When is the best time to visit Åndalsnes?
The best time to visit Åndalsnes is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Åndalsnes?
The sea temperature in Åndalsnes ranges from 5.7 °C in March to 14.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Åndalsnes in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Åndalsnes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Åndalsnes?
The wettest month is September with 176 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 102 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Åndalsnes get?
Åndalsnes gets around 1,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 0.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Åndalsnes in?
Åndalsnes is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Åndalsnes?
A nonstop flight from London to Åndalsnes takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,330 km.
Which school holidays are best for Åndalsnes?
Åndalsnes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 51, summer holidays 59, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 1.